Within the past century, there has been a great deal of controversy surrounding the idea of keeping fish in bowls.
Proponents of the fish bowl maintain that, in the wild, these fish are found in very limited habitats (such as rice paddies and even roadside puddles). Today it is still common to see certain types of fish kept in small containers – this is particularly true for Siamese Fighting Fish ( betta splendens). Supposedly, Madame Dubarry, Mistress to King Louis XV invented the glass fish bowl sometime in the mid-18th century. The Chinese have a long history of keeping fish inside the home in containers. The history of keeping fish for either food or as pets goes back at least 4,000 years. We'll finish this article with online sources for you. After that, we'll provide you with some tips on keeping fish in fish bowls. Then we'll go over things to keep in mind with fish bowls.
After that we'll discuss pros and cons for keeping a fish bowl. After that, we'll share a brief history of fish bowls and go over common sizes that you can find for fish bowls. This article will first give you an overview of keeping fish in a fish bowl. If you are determined to keep your fish in a bowl, however, there are some ways that you can improve the environment for your fish. A fish bowl really doesn’t provide your fish with the space or water volume they need to thrive – uneaten fish food, accumulated waste and dissolved toxins will build up in the tank, resulted in decreased water quality. The truth is, however, for many people keeping fish in a fish bowl is the natural first step to keeping fish as a hobby. Practically speaking, keeping fish in a fish bowl isn't typically a good environment for most fish. Keeping aquarium fish is a wonderful and exciting hobby, but it shouldn’t just be about your own enjoyment – you also have to think about what is best for your fish.
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